Melania Trump says she has secured a ceasefire for a Ukrainian city that was until now cut off from the world and facing starvation.

The Russian- occupied city of Oleshky is located at the frontline and is made up of 2,000 residents who have faced an ongoing blockade restricting food and aid.

But the First Lady said on Friday that Russia has agreed to pause all military action in the town to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway, according to the White House .

The localised ceasefire is set to begin on 29 October.

“The situation in Oleshky is dire. Oleshky is a frontline war city on the brink of disaster,” she said. “Oleshky’s remaining population is comprised primarily of elderly residents who urgently need medical attention, medicine, food, and clean water.

“The people of Oleshky have limited electricity, live amid mined roads, and endure regular military attacks.…